Biochemistry IS-FCEE-00021

Description:
Lectures: Cells structure (prokaryota and eukaryota).Structure of DNA, RNA and proteins Ways of synthesis of DNA, RNA and protein. Methods for genome analysis and DNA integration. Problems of mutagenesis. Methods for transgenesis in plant and animals. Cloning systems (DNA, somatic). Methods for biochemical components analysis. Problems connected with some biochemical ways in the organisms. Basic ways of carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism in the cell. Some problems connected with biotechnology in the environment. Laboratories: Aminoacids, peptides and proteins, structure and function. Spectrophotometry in protein analysis. Nucleic acides, main methods of analysis of DNA and RNA. Genes transformation.

Skills: The knowledge in the fundamental area of biochemistry in the field of microbiology, agriculture and environmental management. The knowledge about methods and equipment used in biochemistry laboratory.

Form of assessment: Written exam.

Requirements:
Basic knowledge in the fundamental area of biochemistry in the field of microbiology, agriculture and environmental management.